National dialogue on sexual harassment raises questions about dating in the workplace

Having a policy in place allows an employer not only to protect employees, but also itself.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 2018

AI startup aims to help victims of workplace sexual harassment, discrimination

Spot can record someone's memory in a messaging-type chat, and time stamp it for use as evidence in a legal proceeding, if necessary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2018

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Inside the rapidly changing world of compliance

The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.

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5 things you must include in your sexual harassment prevention plan

From policies to reporting procedures, ​Jeffrey S. Ettenger, Esq., a partner at Schwartz Ettenger PLLC, outlines the basic tenents of a sexual harassment prevention plan.

By Jeffrey S. Ettenger, Esq. • Feb. 6, 2018

How to avoid miscommunication mishaps now that 5 generations work together

Depending on the definitions, between four and five generations are co-workers for the first time in history — creating both communication and legal challenges.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2018

Ethics investigation at NLRB centers on joint employer question

A Trump appointee may have had a conflict of interest when he asked a court to send Browning-Ferris back to the Board.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 2, 2018

Report: DOL scrapped unfavorable internal analysis of tip pooling change

An initial analysis showed workers would lose out on billions in gratuities if DOL rescinded the Obama-era rule, according to Bloomberg BNA. Though revisions to the report estimated less impact, DOL refused to release it anyway, sources said.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 2, 2018

Maine becomes first state to protect marijuana use outside of work

Beginning today, employers in the state can't test applicants for the drug, nor can they discriminate against workers for using it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2018

Will unpaid internships make a comeback in light of new guidelines?

As employers make summer hiring plans, a new test from the U.S. Department of Labor lowers the bar for unpaid intern requirements. 

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2018

State and local employment laws continue to pick up steam

Unfortunately for employers, experts don't predict an end to the chaos anytime soon. Some have pushed back with litigation and legislation, but it remains to be seen whether they'll have any success.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 29, 2018

Dealing with FMLA, ADA leave in a post-Severson landscape

A federal appeals court threw employment law experts for a loop late last year when it held that an extended leave of absence isn't an accommodation required by the ADA. What does the ruling mean for HR?

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2018

An employer's compliance guide to pregnancy accommodation

As with most compliance challenges, HR must strike a careful balance between an employee's needs and the needs of the company.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 29, 2018

Outlawed for 50 years, age discrimination remains employment's 'open secret'

Our society seems to find age discrimination more acceptable than other forms of discrimination, says an EEOC senior advisor. Still, it remains illegal, and employee claims are on the rise.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 29, 2018

7 compliance issues every HR leader should know

New to the field? Need to brush up on some hot-button issues? We've got you covered.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 29, 2018

Wage and hour gets a shakeup from litigation, state laws

We've gone from arguable overregulation to arguable underregulation at a break-neck pace. But that doesn't mean the space has quieted down completely.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 29, 2018

GOP bill could double number of available H-1B visas, promote STEM training

Currently, the H-1B cap is 85,000 — 65,000 plus 20,000 for workers with advanced degrees from U.S. universities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2018

EEOC charge backlog hits ten-year low

Following pressure from Congress and a shift in leadership, the agency again resolved more claims than it received last year.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 29, 2018

Bill would extend Title VII to protect gig workers

Meanwhile, Uber's CEO joined a local union president in asking Washington state to create 'portable benefits' for the state's contingent workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2018

When ICE requests worksite access, CA employers must now demand a warrant

The new law could confuse California employers, who may think they have to comply with all requests from federal agents to remain above board.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 25, 2018

All EEO-1 surveys have been mailed out, EEOC says

The ball is now in employers' court to file EEO-1 reports by March 31.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 25, 2018

Congress pushes ACA's 'Cadillac tax' to 2022

Bipartisan support exists for eliminating the tax, but it is an important part of the law's funding mechanisms, making it difficult to jettison.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2018

H-2B application processing changes to 'first come, first served'

DOL says the shift will preserve caps and prevent the delays that wreaked havoc in seasonal industries last year.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2018

Judge pauses 'joint employment' suit for McDonald's, NLRB settlement talks

A recent shift in the Board's stance on joint employment may have negated some of the charges filed against McDonald's.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Jan. 23, 2018

Training programs give ex-prisoners a chance at landing a job

Leaders see an opportunity — thanks to a competitive job market — for employers to consider one of the largest overlooked talent pools.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2018

NYC requires employers to grant temporary schedule changes

The law, enacted last week, also permits city employees to request flexible work arrangements at any time, without fear of retaliation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2018

Supreme Court may decide whether extended leave is an ADA accommodation

Stakeholders have asked the High Court to review a controversial 7th Circuit ruling about the law's interaction with the FMLA.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 19, 2018